Upgrade with Star Alliance

Upgrade across a global airline network!

Star Alliance is the first airline alliance to offer Upgrade awards across its network. Instead of just Upgrading on an individual airline basis, you can do it across a global airline network!

Booking

Book your paid flight through any participating Star Alliance partner. After your ticket has been issued, book your Star Alliance partner airline Upgrade online.

Airlines Booking windows1
Asiana Airlines Departure day only
ANA Maximum 56 days before departure
Lufthansa Minimum 3 hours and maximum 340 days before departure
SWISS Minimum 3 hours and maximum 340 days before departure
Aegean Airlines
Air Canada
Air China
Air India
Air New Zealand
Austrian
Avianca Taca
Brussels Airlines
Copa Airlines
Croatia
Egyptair
Ethiopian Airlines
Eva Air
LOT
Scandinavian Airlines
Shenzhen Airlines
Singapore
South African
Thai Airlines
Turkish Airlines
United Airlines
 Up to 24 hours before departure
1Online requests for Upgrades must be made at least 24 hours before the flight. If you wish to request an Upgrade closer to departure time and the airline you are travelling with allows it, please contact the TAP Miles&Go Service Centre to make your request. .

Am I eligible for a Star Alliance Upgrade?

Airlines Upgrade from Economy to Business Upgrade from Economy to First2 Upgrade from Business to First

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Air Canada - -
Air China - C, D
Air India - C, D
Air New Zealand - -
ANA - C, D
Asiana Airlines - C, D
Austrian - -
Avianca Taca - -
Brussels Airlines - -
Copa Airlines - -
Croatia - -
Egyptair - C, D
Ethiopian Airlines - -
Eva Air - -
LOT - -
Lufthansa - C, D
Scandinavian Airlines - -
Shenzhen Airlines Y, B -
Singapore - C, D
South African - -
SWISS - C, D
Thai Airlines - C, D
Turkish Airlines - -
United Airlines Y, B C, D
2Available when Aircraft has only 2 Cabins (Economy & First).

Terms and conditions

  1. Upgrades are only available in certain booking Classes and may vary by carrier.
  2. US Airways' partnership has ended on 16 January 2015.
  3. Upgrades cannot be combined with other awards.
  4. The same number of miles is required for Upgrades, whether the passengers are adults or children.
  5. Same conditions as original ticket apply.
  6. You collect Status Miles based on the original ticket.
  7. Mileage requirement stated is per flight segment.
  8. For cancellation and rebooking please contact the operating carrier directly.
  9. The seat availability varies according to the destination and time of year. The number of seats is limited even if flights are not fully booked. These awards may not be available on all flights. Please contact your TAP Miles&Go Service Centre.
  10. Scandinavian does not allow Star Alliance Upgrade Awards on domestic or European flights.
  11. An Upgrade at the Star Alliance network can only be done if booked with the operator company. Flights in codeshare excluded.